Welcome to Classroom Connections—where every lesson moves from field to classroom. Each post features Ecology Blueprints, real-world Field Notes, and practical Classroom Connections designed to help you teach wildlife science, food webs, anatomy, and ecosystems with confidence.
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Servals are cats that live in over 30 countries in Africa. They weigh around 33 pounds and tend to be around 30-40 inches long.
Gila woodpeckers are about 8-10 inches tall and weigh 3. 5 ounces.
Communication is imperative for animals. It helps them establish their territories, find a mate, and work together.
They stand 8-10 inches tall and weigh about 3 ounces. They have a wingspan of 16 inches.
Have you ever seen a Spotted Skunk? Now’s your chance with this fun video from Alan Lacy! This video shows the process of re-releasing a Spotted Skunk into the wild after it spent time in a wildlife rehab facility.
The Northern Flicker is a woodpecker species that is unique from other woodpecker species. This is because it will forage on the ground for food instead of just getting it from pecking into trees.
During the winter, animals must adapt to the lower temperature. Depending on their species, they may thrive in the cold, or they may need to find a place to hunker down until it gets warm again.
Black-backed woodpeckers are found in boreal and coniferous forests that experience forest fires. One of their largest sources of prey is the wood-boring beetle, which is attracted to conifers post-fire.
Some animals are pack hunters, which means they’ll work with others to hunt down prey. Other animals are considered solitary hunters, which means they work alone.
Yellow-bellied sapsuckers are a species of woodpecker that can be found throughout North America during their breeding season and down into Central America during the winter when they migrate.
Do you have a favorite: dogs or cats? Most people have a definite favorite, and these animals have a lot of differences, but also some similarities.
Pileated Woodpeckers are the largest woodpecker species in the United States. They stand 15-19 inches tall, which is about the size of a crow, and have a wingspan that can reach up to 30 inches.
